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How Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo earned '90-minute man' nickname
Allan Thigo is a man who played in all positions but started as a midfielder. He could tirelessly create impossible scoring opportunities into goals
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 6 days ago
How Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo earned '90-minute man' nickname
Inaugural Darts Championships enters knockout stages
The inaugural Baboon Challenge Darts Championships enters the knockout stages this morning at Summit Resort in Nakuru City.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 9 days ago
Inaugural Darts Championships enters knockout stages
Why Oloo will be remembered as a true legend of Kenyan rugby
The former Kenya Lionesses and Nakuru RFC coach played a key role in developing talent.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 10 days ago
Why Oloo will be remembered as a true legend of Kenyan rugby
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Why every boxer wants to go to Nakuru
When questions were thrown to boxers on their preferred destination to host crucial boxing championships, most of them fell in love with Nakuru. 
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 11 days ago
Why every boxer wants to go to Nakuru
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Boxers leaving nothing to chance ahead of Nakuru leg
Boxers eye glory as National Boxing League opens in Nakuru, with veterans and rising stars targeting titles and national selection.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 12 days ago
Boxers leaving nothing to chance ahead of Nakuru leg
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is dead
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is dead following a tragic road accident in the United States of America
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 14 days ago
Former Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo is dead
Youngsters continue to play with hope of talent not going to waste
It might sound like a dream that will never come true, but for Young Talents Soccer Academy goalkeeper Ben Somba, his ambition is to one day play for Arsenal in the English Premier League.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 15 days ago
Youngsters continue to play with hope of talent not going to waste
Kingi, Onyinkwa star at Labour Day Boxing Championships
Elijah Kingi defeated Kalande Bilali on a unanimous points decision to scoop the super-light heavyweight title of the Labour Day Boxing Championships
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 17 days ago
Kingi, Onyinkwa star at Labour Day Boxing Championships
All set for Nakuru boxing tournament
Boxers ready to mark the Labour Day celebration at K-Fitness Gym in Nakuru
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 18 days ago
All set for Nakuru boxing tournament
Kenyan star Okwiri eager to reclaim WBC Africa title
Okwiri has fought 14 times, winning 12 times and losing and drawing once each
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 20 days ago
Kenyan star Okwiri eager to reclaim WBC Africa title
Ugandans give Nakuru boxers a hiding in international friendly tourney
Nakuru boxers were too weak for Ugandans in an international friendly tournament at Madison Square Garden in Nakuru City on Friday night.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 23 days ago
Ugandans give Nakuru boxers a hiding in international friendly tourney
Bakari gearing up for league championships
As the first leg of the league championships gets closer, experienced boxers who have had a rough time against novice players are ready to change the tide this time round.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 24 days ago
Bakari gearing up for league championships
Odhiambo to officiate WBA fights in Chile
Kenya’s top professional referee cum judge Julius Odhiambo has been appointed by World Boxing Association (WBA) to officiate title fights in Chile.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 26 days ago
Odhiambo to officiate WBA fights in Chile
Rausha Kipaji enters knockout stage
Golden Strikers Football Academy are through to the quarter-finals after topping their U7 Pool D of the Rausha Kipaji Football at Nakuru Athletic Club.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
Rausha Kipaji enters knockout stage
Kenyan drivers ready for Uganda's Pearl of Africa Rally
Kenyan drivers are ready and are up to the task of seriously tackling the Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally after a mixed performance at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha last month.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
Kenyan drivers ready for Uganda's Pearl of Africa Rally
Njogu and Cunji top Mt. Kipipiri Open Golf championships
Captain Milind Patel and the club were happy to have hosted the inaugural event that promoted amateur and professional golfing in the region and the country at large.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
Njogu and Cunji top Mt. Kipipiri Open Golf championships
How emerging boxers shocked big names to book Hit Squad slot
Young boxers are putting their hands up to be considered for national team duty after impressive show in various competitions.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
How emerging boxers shocked big names to book Hit Squad slot
Kabras Sugar eye more glory after Great Rift-10-Aside triumph
Kabras Sugar lost 15-0 to Menengai Oilers in last year’s final. Oilers host Kabras Sugar in their semifinals Enterprise Cup tie.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
Kabras Sugar eye more glory after Great Rift-10-Aside triumph
Bakari falls to Musyoki in Kenya Open Championships semis
Bakari who boxes for league champions Kenya Police lost to little-known Chris Musyoki of Kenya Prisons on a 3-2 split points’ decision. 
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
Bakari falls to Musyoki in Kenya Open Championships semis
Great Rift 10-Aside kicks off in Nakuru today
The Great Rift 10-Aside tournament kicks-off with the schools and Age Grade Championships this morning at Nakuru Athletic Club. 
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
Great Rift 10-Aside kicks off in Nakuru today
Trans Nzoia rules Rift Valley secondary schools games
Laiser defeated a stubborn St Joseph's Boys (JOBO) in boys' basketball. St Brigid's were in a class of their own, calling shots in girls' basketball.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 1 month ago
Trans Nzoia rules Rift Valley secondary schools games
Nairobi pick team for Kenya Open Boxing Championships
Nairobi will field two teams for the Kenya Open Boxing Championships to be hosted in the same city on April 1-4.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Nairobi pick team for Kenya Open Boxing Championships
That's where it went south for Kenyan drivers at Safari Rally
Local drivers could not master the extensive challenges that ranged from heavy rains, mechanical challenges, time barred, inferior racing machines and lack of substantial sponsorships.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
That's where it went south for Kenyan drivers at Safari Rally
Takamoto describes the Kedong' Two puncture as his worst in WRC Safari Rally
Japanese speedster Takamoto Katsuta has described the twin punctures he sustained on his two front wheels at Kedong' Two as his worst in his WRC Safari Rally career.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Takamoto describes the Kedong' Two puncture as his worst in WRC Safari Rally
Kindiki says government will continue paying WRC affiliation fees
The government will continue paying affiliation fees for WRC Safari Rally and other related fees owed to Federation of International Automobile (FIA), Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Kindiki says government will continue paying WRC affiliation fees
It is another time for cars to meet wildlife in pursuit of Safari Rally glory
The wildlife are always forced to run for dear life, and the sound of the rally cars interferes with the peace they have always enjoyed in their habitat.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
It is another time for cars to meet wildlife in pursuit of Safari Rally glory
Japanese speedster Takamoto Katsuta's rise to the top
Takamoto has followed the strict ethics of a true sportsman to maintain high fitness levels and steady mental faculties.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Japanese speedster Takamoto Katsuta's rise to the top
It's race against time as mechanics put on final touches
Mechanics were racing against time to fix different car components on racing machines before the WRC Safari Rally gets underway this morning in Naivasha.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
It's race against time as mechanics put on final touches
Chana brothers ready for big test against top guns at Safari Rally
Jasmeet will be navigated by his brother Ravinder. They hope that their Ford Fiesta will be able to battle against the other big machines.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Chana brothers ready for big test against top guns at Safari Rally
Kenyan universities ready to chase international honours
The first event is the cross-country championships set for Italy on March 14-15.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Kenyan universities ready to chase international honours
Afraha hockey queens ready to extend winning streak
As county Secondary School Games begin tomorrow at Nakuru High School, Afraha hockey queens will keen on extending their winning streak.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Afraha hockey queens ready to extend winning streak
Local drivers eager to leave a mark in 2026 WRC Safari Rally
Kenyan drivers are set to make a stronger impact in the 2026 WRC Safari Rally, vowing to improve individual and team performance against international competitors.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Local drivers eager to leave a mark in 2026 WRC Safari Rally
Kenya keen on Safari Rally contract renewal with WRC
As the six year contract of WRC Safari Rally comes to an end this year, Kenyans are hoping the deal will be renewed by the Federation of International Automobile (FIA).
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Kenya keen on Safari Rally contract renewal with WRC
Nairobi on verge of lifting National Intermediate Championships title
Nairobi, who fielded two teams owing to the high number of boxers and teams in the branch, have been in a class of their own in the three-day competition.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Nairobi on verge of lifting National Intermediate Championships title
Youngsters chasing National Boxing League promotion
For the last three years, quite a number of young boxers have displayed their skills and artistry but missed getting promoted to the National Boxing League.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Youngsters chasing National Boxing League promotion
Future Boxing Championships offer Kenyan boxers lessons
What it means for Kenyan teams’ participation in the inaugural Future’s Boxing Championships in Thailand.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 2 months ago
Future Boxing Championships offer Kenyan boxers lessons
Stage set for the final Counties Intermediate Championships
As branches get ready for Counties Intermediate Boxing Championships starting tomorrow, they are ready to stop the dominance of Nairobi in the National Championships next week.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 3 months ago
Stage set for the final Counties Intermediate Championships
Counties head for County Intermediate Championships
With the conclusion of the National Novice Boxing Championships, branches are ready for their County Intermediate Championships.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 3 months ago
Counties head for County Intermediate Championships
Kenya's fists of fury
Kenyan professional boxers has little time to rest as they gear up to numerous fights this year.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 3 months ago
Kenya's fists of fury
Counties target national boxing event positions
With the conclusion of the Counties Novices Boxing Championships, branches are eager to have their boxers get promoted to the next level after the National Championships.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh And Gardy Chacha 3 months ago
Counties target national boxing event positions